Sal Censoprano

(54 reviews)

I have not actually worked with Elina, as she was not taking new clients when I reached out…read more However, she took the time to ask a bit about my tax situation, and then followed up by leaving a detailed voicemail for me with three different referrals (2 CPA's and 1 tax preparer) that I could also contact. I really appreciated her help.

I needed help with a tax situation that I'm dealing with and had a call with Elina. She listened to…read morewhat I needed help with and patiently answered all the questions I had. She ended up telling me that she didn't feel she was right for the job and referred me to someone else who she thought could. Despite not using her services, I'm really thankful for her pointing me in the right direction, she comes off as a very kind person.

BookSoEasy

4.6

(19 reviews)

Akemi claims efficiency, but what really defines her approach is an unforgiving attention to every…read moredetail that too many so-called professionals miss. I don't praise easily, but she tore through our tangled financial mess like it was nothing, giving us clarity where there was chaos. Her speed is not a breath of fresh air; it's the baseline anyone should expect. If you want someone who will treat your financials like a personal challenge rather than a routine task, Akemi is who you call.

I needed assistance and decided to call this business at 1 650 238 9281 The response time was…read moredecent and the person on the line tried to help as much as possible. I had to be transferred once, but the second representative handled things better and gave me the correct information. It wasn't perfect, but it was still a workable experience. I'm leaving this review to share how things went for me personally.

All About Your Taxes

(178 reviews)

We committed to working together, I felt they were unresponsive once we started uploading docs…read moreetc., and they then suddenly told us they'll no longer work with us with no explanation and didn't respond to any follow-up questions. We're now left with very little time to find a replacement and we'll probably lose a lot of money as a result of this surprise from them. Facts: we agreed to work together at the start of this year. They shared a portal for us to upload docs into. It took us a few weeks to get started uploading those docs but we're still within their purported time-frame in mid-February. We had some access issues that, for myself, they fixed; that was not fixed for my wife and we had to bug them several times in the last week before our scheduled tax prep meeting. They then reached out to me, saying that they can no longer work with us and that they'll delete all the files I uploaded to their vault. When I asked them why, they did not respond.

I've been working with Akram at All About Your Taxes since 2021, and I can honestly say he is the…read morebest tax professional I've ever had. Before finding him, I was going to a lady in Chinatown because her prices were cheaper, but I quickly learned you get the kind of service you pay for. Mistakes were made on my taxes, and I needed someone reliable and knowledgeable to fix them. That's when I found All About Your Taxes, and Akram helped me amend the errors and get everything corrected. Since then, I've stayed with him every year because he is extremely thorough, detail oriented, and professional. The entire process is always smooth, seamless, and stress free. Akram truly goes above and beyond. He takes the time to explain everything clearly, answers all of my questions, and always acknowledges my emails. Akram gives great advice that is tailored to my situation. I always feel confident that my taxes are being handled correctly. I am so happy I found Akram and I highly recommend him and the team at All About Your Taxes.

Karyn Stiles, CPA

(8 reviews)

I couldn't recommend Karyn more! She's personable and so very knowledgeable. As a small business…read moreowner, taxes are the thing I understand the least and find so overwhelming. Karyn is always so helpful in answering and clarifying any questions I have. She has such fast response times and timelines for filing. Karyn helped me and my partner sort out our finances when we were new business owners and had continued to be so loyal and helpful throughout our small business journey. Unfortunately we recently had to close our business but Karyn has stayed connected with us and has continued to help us as we go through our final tax seasons. I am truly so grateful for her and her services. If you're looking for an incredible and efficient accountant, you will not be disappointed.

Karyn is personable, efficient, well informed, thorough, and incredibly timely! As a small business…read moreowner with incredibly limited knowledge about tax law and how to complete all the forms needed, I felt so assured and confident that Karyn was taking care of everything! I highly recommend her! Thank you, Karyn, for all of your help and hard work!

Fong Ko & Associates LLP

(3 reviews)

Johnson has been doing my taxes for a decade. He is like a walking tax encyclopedia. I am…read moreconstantly asking him questions about taxes (personal, corporation, trusts, international, california taxes, etc). He knows his stuff. He is also always thinking about how new tax laws might affect me. His rates are very reasonable unlike some firms that nickel and dime you to death. They have grown quite a bit. Stacks of paper as high as skyscrapers. lol. So many employees, but I love that I can still reach him anytime. I highly recommend this company.

Johnson Fong has been my accountant for about as long as he has Ken M's and I also appreciate his…read moreconsiderable expertise and helpfulness.

Liberty Tax

(29 reviews)

I have tire shop in fremont Mr. Tanka take care our accounting & payroll service. He always files…read moreour business tax and personal tax before the deadline. Last month he helped us to convert to S-Corporation. We have general partnership business but but tax wise we will save some taxes on S-corp. I m using his service about past Five years. I m please to say he is accurate , knowledgeable sincere and very reasonable guy for Tax preparation and bookkeeping & payroll service. I would highly recommend this tax office for all. Thank you tanka.

Warning: Fraudulent activity and unauthorized bank withdrawal by staff. In November 2023, I visited…read morethe Liberty Tax office in San Mateo to file my tax returns for the past two years. Since my only documents were bank statements, I trusted them and provided my online banking login credentials so they could access the statements.A few days later, an employee named Sajide Ali contacted me and stated they were working on my file. I wrote a check of $1,290 as their service fee. It is important to note that during this period, I was suffering from severe, debilitating health issues.Ultimately, they never filed my tax returns. When I later checked my bank account, I discovered that Sajide had used my login credentials to make an unauthorized Zelle transfer of $1,290 directly from my account to theirs.For a long time, I contacted them repeatedly demanding either my completed tax returns or a full refund. Every single time, they denied it and lied, claiming I never made such a payment. When I confronted the manager/owner (Tanka) over the phone, I was met with severe verbal abuse and insults.I have recently downloaded 7 years of historical bank transactions. I have recovered the absolute proof: both the original check I wrote and the unauthorized Zelle transaction Sajide made using my login info. I am attaching these documents to this review. They took advantage of a sick, vulnerable elderly customer who trusted them. This is a severe breach of trust, identity theft, and financial fraud. Avoid this location at all costs. mY lose is $1290+1290=$2580

Flex Tax and Consulting Group

4.7

(165 reviews)

This firm went from exceptional to completely unprofessional overnight…read more I stayed with them for years solely because of Sam, who provided outstanding service. After the ownership change, it's clear that level of care is gone. What replaced it is a rigid, impersonal system that treats clients like transactions rather than relationships. They failed to notify clients of a major policy change regarding tax extensions until just days before the deadline--putting me at risk of non-compliance. When I raised concerns, their response was essentially: "This is our policy now, and if you don't like it, go somewhere else." No accountability. No attempt to fix the situation. No access to leadership. Just scripted responses from a support team. For a firm that benefited from years of loyalty and referrals, this is an incredibly poor way to treat clients. Avoid. UPDATE IN RESPONSE TO OWNER : Your response proves my point. After years of automatically handling my extensions, you changed the process right before a deadline, offered no real support, and told me to pay $240 or figure it out myself. Had I not followed up, I could have been penalized -- and now you're trying to turn it around and frame it as my fault by calling me "not engaged." After years of loyalty and referrals, this wasn't a transition -- it was a downgrade to a transactional model.

Chris at FlexTax has been my tax advisor for about three years now, and I can't recommend him…read morehighly enough. He's incredibly thorough and detail-oriented - he double and even triple checks everything to make sure your return is accurate and that he has all the right information. He's also very responsive and flexible with scheduling, which has made it easy to fit tax meetings around a busy workday. Chris really shines with more complex situations. He specializes in startups and equity compensation (ISOs, RSUs, etc.), as well as investment portfolios, so if you work at a startup or have a more complicated tax situation, you're in great hands. He takes the time to walk through everything, explains complex issues clearly, and makes the whole process feel much less stressful. He goes above and beyond by looking at prior years and making amendments if necessary to put you in a better position for future tax years. I originally started working with Chris based on a friend's recommendation, and after three years as a client, I'm very glad I did. If you're a startup employee or founder, or anyone dealing with equity and investments, I highly recommend Chris at FlexTax.

Samuel H Gluck

4.1

(7 reviews)

We've been with GGB for over a decade but after Gary Goldberg passed away this firm isn't the same…read more Like clockwork we'd get the information packet at year end to expedite the work his data entry people do at tax time. This year we didn't receive one, called to ask for one and we we're billed not only for the phone call but for the time to print the document! Mr. Gluck charges by the hour, even if his office calls you to ask a question, you're billed, evidently at the rate of $300 to $400 per hour. We received an email from someone we had never met at his office with the amount of tax liablity for the prior year. We were a bit surprised by the large amount and wondered if we'd made a error or omission. We called to talk to Mr. Gluck who told us he hadn't looked at our returns yet!!! Mr. Gluck said he wouldn't be able to look it over before the tax deadline so his office would prepare payment vouchers to mail in by the due date, but the call ended with Mr. Gluck quickly saying "You go online and do it. File your extensions and pay and I'll get to you after my vacation." The call cost me another $100. I've found another tax preparer that works with us in how best to set up our business and other financial planning - Better professional service and CLEAR advice at a quarter of the price.

I have been a client of Goldberg, Gluck and associates for nearly 40 Years. They have always come…read morethrough for me, saved me money and have expertly taken care of my accounting and tax preparation needs flawlessly. Top firm, and always ready and eager to help. Bill Wood

Deborah Marion, Tax CPA

4.6

(11 reviews)

Deborah Marion is extremely knowledgeable, helpful, supportive and she responds VERY quickly…read morewhenever I have contacted her with exactly the information I needed. Highly recommended!

Deb Marion has been my CPA for over 10 years. As a real estate investor, I own rental property in…read moreand out of California. Deb is quite knowledgeable in accounting and tax guidelines and procedures. She helped me structure many real estate exchanges some across state lines. She is detail-oriented, has an amazing memory for tax events and details of tax returns from years ago that I even forgot about my own tax returns. She's prompt, gently reminds me of some tax deadlines and she is there for me to meet certain deadlines or file records in a timely fashion. I highly recommend Deb Marion as your next CPA/accountant.

Sunshine Pro Accounting and Tax

4.6

(36 reviews)

From start to finish, my experience was absolutely exceptional! Silas went above and beyond to make…read moresure everything was handled quickly and professionally. I was impressed by their timeliness--they didn't just meet expectations, they exceeded them. Every step of the process was smooth, and I never felt like I was waiting or left in the dark. I highly recommend Sunshine Pro and team.

Sunshine Pro and Silas have worked with my team and me for over four years. We appreciate the…read morediligence and service. He continues to help me keep my taxes under control and business on track. The company went through a major transition last 12-18 months ago that was very disruptive. However, he kept me in the loop about what was happening and apologized for any delays. Since then he's back on top of things and back to providing great service.

Mobile Kangaroo - Apple Authorized

4.7

(497 reviews)

Fast, efficient, professional, reasonably $$, clean. I called, he was nice. I went in, he explained…read morediagnostic process. He called shortly thereafter. Easy online payment. Called back an hour or so later. Product repair. Easy as could be.

Fast, courteous, got the job done. Highly recommend. My screen broke on my iPhone, and he took care…read moreof me and did all the testing to make sure my warranty stayed intact. The environment is cheap looking, but whatever. If I break another screen, I'll skip the genius bar and come back to this place. It's a small chain. Personally, I think they could earn some additional dollars by selling stuff and having inventory, which might allow them to afford better decor, but maybe that's just not their business lol.

TecnoUNO Computer Repair

(329 reviews)

I recently found this business on Yelp, and I'm very happy with my choice. My computer got a virus,…read moreand I had extremely important information on it -- all my business files and financial documents. I was very afraid to bring it to someone I didn't know. But from the first minutes of meeting Dario, I felt safe and confident that I could trust him. After a quick assessment, he provided a detailed explanation of the issues with my computer. The next day, everything was fixed at a very reasonable price. I called him several times afterward to verify some information, and Dario answered right away each time. I am very satisfied with the service and highly recommend him.

TechnoUNO is a great place for any computer / laptop repair. They have been running this shop for…read more20 years and Dario, the owner, is very knowledgeable and honest. I brought my Chromebook to fix an issue, and he was resourceful and found a fix. The shop is organized and clean!

A Path That Fits - Career and Life Coaching

(166 reviews)

Emily and Adrian are fantastic! Emily's 1:1 coaching and direct feedback made me feel so prepared…read morefor my job search, and I landed the job I wanted thanks to her. Adrian's 1:1 coaching helped me navigate the next step in my career after taking a break, and he helped me approach my next move with real intention and clarity. Highly recommend working with both of them!

Happy Sunday... Reflecting on this post, I found myself looking back to the beginning of my journey…read morein discovering my work, calling, and purpose. In 2020, when I left social work behind, l didn't immediately search for the next job. Instead, I sought resources to help me find myself and uncover my true purpose in life. That's when my good friends, Nat & Dan, recommended A Path That Fits-a career und life coaching program that truly made a difference in my journey. From that moment, l knew I was heading in the right direction. I am not here because I needed a JOB... I am here because @connectmortgagegroup and I - ARE MEANT TO BE HERE!!! This passion has started since 2004 when I started as a part time College Student and part time Loan Processor. If you're feeling lost, stagnant, or even complacent, turn to prayer-and if you're looking for additional guidance, I highly recommend A Path That Fits to help you discover your true purpose and calling, one that brings you 1000% happiness! I'm so grateful I found Adrian Klaphaak - Purpose Coach before getting married and having kids-it gave me the chance to truly find ME - MYSELF.

Cable Shmable

(109 reviews)

These guys are amazing. If I could give them 10 stars, I absolutely would…read more I needed to run a fiber optic cable from the ISP junction box in the utility closet outside the garage to the soon-to-be office on the second floor. It's only about 15 feet as the crow flies, but there were lots of studs, joists, and built-in cabinets in the way. Both HOA CC&R and basic aesthetics say no to running cables along exterior walls - but that was the only solution the ISP installers were willing to offer. Enter Cable Shmable. Instead of giving a rough guesstimate, Karim came out in person to review the scope of work, propose a cable path, and provide a solid estimate. The very next workday, Alex and Yunus arrived to do the job. Having Alex and Yunus work on my project felt like being in a happy place. They showed up on time, brought all the right tools, gizmos, and materials, and clearly knew exactly what they were doing. Their cabling expertise was obvious as they masterfully navigated the fiber through every obstacle and got it exactly where it needed to go. When they finished, the work area was actually cleaner than when they arrived. As a finishing touch, Alex and Yunus are genuinely friendly, easygoing people to work with. They listened patiently to my layman suggestions, explained the intricacies of fiber optics, and ultimately proposed, and implemented, a cable path that was both technically sound and aesthetically pleasing. The name Cable Shmable really fits. It carries an aura of ease and a true "can-do" attitude. When it comes to cables and networking, there's nothing these guys can't handle. I highly recommend Cable Shmable for all your networking needs.

Insane service! Got my house wired up for a network and total coverage security system. Got more…read moreadditions to make soon and will be using Cable Shmable for sure!

Golden State Auto Salon

(357 reviews)

Their shop looks like MTV Cribs designed it, quite an impressive layout. Filled with hundred…read morethousand dollar cars from their clients that trust them says something about their credibility. The owner was friendly and quoted me a fair price for the labor involved. 2 days later I got my car back fresh and smelling new again. I can't ask for more. I'll be supporting these guys for the years to come. Don't hesitate to bring your prized possessions here, it'll come out better than you expect. I'd give them an A+

I had the front bumper and side mirrors protected with PPF, and I'm very happy with the results…read more Brandon made the whole process easy, from scheduling the appointment to keeping me updated. I dropped off my car and had it back the very next day. The workmanship is excellent, and everything looks perfect. I'll definitely be coming back for more work in the future. Highly recommend!

Audio Video Workshop

(122 reviews)

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I brought a box of Super 8 movies to AV Workshop, and they did a great job digitizing them. They…read morecould not work with several that were undeveloped, but pointed me to a company that could help with those. For the ones they could work with, I'm very happy with the results! My final thumb drive was missing one of the digitized files, and they were very quick to figure out what went wrong and fix it. I really appreciate all their help and I will be bringing them more movies soon. I love that they are local to me, and so I don't have to rely on USPS to ship my family treasures.

The customer service here is abysmal. I called this place 4 times in the afternoon (well after…read moreopening hours) to inquire about film processing because their website is unclear on their services. No one picked up every time, they even just sent me straight to voicemail. I end up just driving over to find the place is not busy at the slightest. They just ignore calls. I decided to make the drive out here and just talk to them in person. I've never met someone more dismissive in my life. The owner cuts off everyone who speaks to him. Right in front of me there was a sweet old woman who noticed there was a cash discount that was posted on the well after she handed over her film, she kindly asked to pay in cash for the discount and the owner told her "Nah I already typed in your order I'm not changing it." Shoo's her away after that exchange, and then says goodbye calling her by her first name. Which tells me this is a regular customer that he treats like trash. I'm next, I pull out my super 8 film and before I can even ask a question he says "nah we don't do those you have to go somewhere else" Which is fine. Not everyone processes super 8 (even though the website says they do,) which is an old medium. But the delivery and customer service were horrible. Someone should have answered the phone in the first place so I wouldn't be here "bothering" this guy on his very busy day of sitting around doing nothing. Also, This guys website shouldn't be coded/designed like a 6th grader did it, so that way the information can be clear and easy to read. Their website explicitly says "We transfer 8mm and 16mm film" which makes me believe this owner is just lazy and chooses not to work. It's sad really, the film medium is a dying industry and there are very few people who can be there to revive this medium and unfortunately this one in the Bay Area can choose to help this art form, but instead they choose to be a lazy business owner who has disdain for people who want to support his dying business. I've received better customer service from fast food chains than this place. If/when his business fails it's not because of a lack of customers or demand of services. But at the fault of a pathetic and bitter business owner who does not deserve it. To everyone reading I recommend looking for mail in film transfer. They are much more accommodating than this pathetic place.

Auto Xpert

(70 reviews)

I wanted a cool car and AutoXpert delivered. And it was a fun process too as I could tell they were…read morereally invested in making my car look cool and make me happy! I went to AutoXpert to get my car wrapped and window tinted. The team seemed knowledgeable when I first came in and made recommendations on wrap type and brand to select from. I already had my mind set on the KPMF Matte Purple Black Iridescent (K75565) and didn't mind it wouldn't likely last more than ~3ys, which is what they estimate, even less if parking outside. My full service list included window tinting, paint correction, wrap and ceramic treatment. The ceramic treatment was added per their recommendation and I wanted the paint correction to ensure top notch look. They were very reasonable and competitive on the price, best yet for the region! They gave me a discount all around since I was doing so much work with them. The service took 2 weeks and i wasn't in a rush. They shared updated with me regularly, which was nice. Mohshin was leading the service execution and was always in close communication with me confirming my requests and giving me detailed advice to help me select trim wrap choices. We used matte black for the trims and i wasn't always sure what to pick so his help was VERY appreciated! At the end, they added a bonus wrap with black matte of the plastic panels between the windows since they were scratched. Now the whole thing looks perfect!!! The last final cool bit is how they make your cal feel special: the instagram posts , the cool movie they made and awesome final pictures really get you excited for the final product. Such a nice touch! We have already been back to fix an old wrap in my partner's car. The spoiler wrap in his Porsche got damaged (it is old, not done by AutoXpert) and we took it there to get fixed. They prepared us saying it might look different from the rest of the car (transparent matte) and was very reasonable cost and tat same day. The service looked perfect, we can't tell any difference! Thank you AutoXpert team for the awesome service! We will def continue to come back for all wrapping needs!

Despite the glowing reviews, I did not have a great experience here. I brought my 2011 Camaro to…read morehave old tint removed and new tint installed thinking this would be a seamless experience, but absolutely nothing went as expected. When I went to have the windows tinted, they mentioned they could also do reflectors and back lights for $150 which I definitely had thought about and gave the okay to do. Later that day when I came to pick it up, the back lights weren't tinted, only the reflectors were... i brought this up and they said the back lights would be even more money. This seemed rather expensive, but I figured I'm already here so I guess I'll just get it done. I also had to go back to have the tint fixed on the driver side window due to a major gap at the top. The spacing didn't match the gap on the passenger window, which was slightly less of a gap. When I went to discuss this with their team, I was consistently talked out of having it fixed with the excuse that "the tint films are pre-cut and a gap is normal". While a gap is normal, it shouldn't be as large as it was. This was 100% an install issue. I ended up needing to bring my dad with me to talk to these guys. It didn't seem like they wanted to remedy the situation, and I didn't feel like I was taken seriously. I have a hard time speaking up for myself, and I felt that was taken advantage of. Finally they agreed to fix it after quite a bit of discussion with my dad. A few days later, I noticed a rattle in my rear speaker that I went to check out, and that's when I saw a bunch of tiny flakes from my old tint all over the place. On the floor, behind the back seat, on the back seats... just a mess. I took out a flashlight to clean this up myself, and noticed that there were water marks dripping all down the sides of both the inside and outside of my car below the windows from the install. I would expect both the old tint and all watermarks to be properly cleaned up, and this wasn't the case. I paid $100 for the old tint to be removed, $300 for new ceramic tint installed, $150 for 4 reflectors to be tinted, and another $100 for rear lights to be tinted. For $650, you'd think you'd get more professional and overall better service. This is not the place for that. I'm really disappointed with my experience. I will not be back and do not recommend this business.

Advantage Bookkeeping & Tax Center

(23 reviews)

Joseph is an amazingly knowledgeable professional…read more He is very methodical, swift, he asks every details, he listens things very carefully, explains everything, compares with other scenarios. He never misses a phone call and email. He always mentions what better I can do to save on taxes next time. This year he mentioned about new laws so that I can prepare myself in time. All these with a fair price. I'd recommend Joseph anyone at anytime.

Reliable, efficient bookkeeping with great tax guidance, strong attention to detail, and excellent…read morevalue.

Yan Song CPA